Triumph for Leclerc in Austria and narrowing the gap with Verstappen

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Back to winning ways after 7 games for Charles Leclercwho first saw the checkered flag at the Austrian Grand Prix, which is also the home of Red Bull!

The Monegasque Ferrari driver he drove brilliantly and left Max Verstappen behind, closing the gap between them by 5 points (from -43 to -38).

On the other, the world champion stayed in second placeeven though he started from pole position.

It is known that Leclerc overtook his great rival on three occasionsconfirming his speed.

He was unlucky the other Ferrari driver, Carlos Sainzwho retired on lap 54 when the engine “broke” while pushing Verstappen.

For the 3rd consecutive Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton completed the podium as he finished third, while his Mercedes teammate George Russell finished fourth.

They completed the top ten Esteban Ocon, Mick Schumacher, Lando Norris, Kevin Magnussen, Daniel Ricciardo and Fernando Alonso.

Red Bull’s other driver, Sergio Perezretired early after contact with Russell’s car.

Detailed results:

The drivers rating:

Austrian Grand Prix: Triumph for Leclerc

Austrian Grand Prix: Triumph for Leclerc

Austrian Grand Prix: Triumph for Leclerc

The manufacturers rating:

Austrian Grand Prix: Triumph for Leclerc

Austrian Grand Prix: Triumph for Leclerc

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